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BlackRain · Basic Member Joined: 08 Jan 2006

Well, I guess i'm going to be getting 10th style.

A few people I know IRL told me it looks very nice, interface is clean and has good songs.

By the way, a noob question, but what does the "CS" mean after saying a style?

I see posts like
"Beatmania IIDX 5th Style CS" or something like that...sorry for noob question

ColorOfSakura · Posted: Fri Jan 13, 2006 11:20 pm Post subject:

Infested Dragoon · Posted: Mon Jan 16, 2006 8:20 pm Post subject:

I purchased 10th style and a KOC recently and started to play today, as i got the controller and the game today.

great fun... but so hard xDD

i'm on a light 7 playing around 5-6 stars...

I'm kinda in the money at the moment and looking for another style to purchase,
is there any specific style that anyone might reccommend?

UnderOATH · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Location: Odessa, TX

Im planning on getting IIDX but i dont know wether to buy a JPS2 or just mod a used one seeing as how i dont have a PS2. What would you guys suggest? Get a JPS2 or get a used PS2 and flip top. What do you guys have?
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Jimizzle · Trick Member Joined: 01 Nov 2005 Location: Holbrook, MA

I would say get a US PS2 and then just mod it. Then if you have any other...aquired...games you can use them too.

As a comment for 10th style, it's my favorite version so far, the timing on that thing is GREAT!
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UnderOATH · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Location: Odessa, TX

Awesome, I couldnt decide but I guess that makes sense.

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Infested Dragoon · Posted: Tue Jan 17, 2006 7:00 pm Post subject:

isn't 10th kinda bad for beginners?
cause there's only ONe onestar?
meh.
preference.

anyone want to reccommend any styles? ( i have 10th)

UnderOATH · Trick Member Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Location: Odessa, TX

It only has one? How many 2 stars does it have? Im not THAT new to this type of game...i do play O2Jam here and there. But I bet ittl take me a while to get used to the controller.

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ColorOfSakura · Posted: Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:50 am Post subject:

REK · Trick Member Joined: 10 Dec 2005

Never played IIDX but want to. Say I got the US version that's out in March and wanted more after I got good at it. I'm going to mod my PS2, flip top. I'll have the US KOC controller or w/e. Whats the best JP version? The front page doesn't say anything about the newer ones, and I believe its up to 10. Also, why aren't they greatest hits or something, like Pop'n?

Wermo · Trick Member Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Location: Hamilton ON

If someone who's never seen what Beatmania looks like, simply use google video and search for beatmania.

You can see a number of videos there and, although most videos don't really show the mechanics of playing the game (as in press this button when this note reaches the bottom) they give a good idea of how the game is played.
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Mr.12yearold · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:29 pm Post subject:

Skit · Posted: Tue Feb 28, 2006 3:13 pm Post subject:

0rion · Posted: Tue Mar 07, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject:

3rd's a good one to begin on. It doesn't have a Beginner mode, but the Light 7s on it are really easy.

Too bad it's incredibly rare, now. Maybe you can get someone to burn a copy for you.

Also, Beatmania US looks like it has a relatively easy songlist if you want to wait for a few weeks.
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red shoe paul · Vivid Member Joined: 24 Nov 2003 Location: Location:

I learned on 6th Style, so maybe try that out. Alot of good L7 songs to get your fingers use to the game.

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suepahfly91 · Trick Member Joined: 06 Dec 2004 Location: Tempe, Arizona

I use a IIDX red machine and I was wondering how to put the song on Another.
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ã©ã¤ã¹ · Trick Member Joined: 26 May 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA

Eckostyle · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 1:21 pm Post subject:

Is IIDX meant to be played with 1 or 2 hands?
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DJ Tenku · Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:58 pm Post subject:

I say 2 hands...and I've been playing for about a week. I'm even starting to use my thumbs.

Anyway, I'm considering importing since I got the controller with BMUS (getting easier by the day and 2 hours playing - well - drilling). Where did you guys get your fliptop from? I wanna get it at the cheapest place possible but with reliable shipping.

I've kept reading that 9th Style is meh, but it's the cheapest Style I can find. I wanna get it before it runs out of stock. 39 bucks is quite the steal.

If money permits, probably after graduation, I'll have 10th and maybe even Red. I know I'm a starting noob but I want to expand the songs that I'll be able to play, along with recognizing *wicked* patterns.

EDIT: After looking at the songlist of 9th Style then 10th, not to mention difficulty, I'm gonna go with 10th. It's all shiny...
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